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Divine Glory
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The English term "glory" is derived from the Old French glorie, itself tracing back to the Latin gloria, meaning "fame" or "renown." However, the theological import often aligns more closely with specific Greek and Hebrew concepts.
In Hebrew scripture, the primary term is $\text{kavod}$ ($\text{כָּבוֹד}$), literally meaning "weight" or "heaviness," suggesting that glory is a tangible, substantial presence, often associated with cloud(mete…